Play Maysie Shark Tank Update

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DealNow:Out of BusinessChildren & EducationSeason 14, Episode 20by Kayla LupeanWebsite

What Happened to Play Maysie After Shark Tank

Is Play Maysie still in business? No — the company has shut down.

  • Deal closed with Barbara Corcoran for $150K + $100K credit line / 20% equity + $7 royalty per unit
  • Won Best Preschool Toy of 2022 from Parents.com
  • 140% sales increase in 2023; reached ~$400K annual revenue
  • Expanded product line with themed portable dollhouses
  • Kayla chose to wind down business and pivoted to teaching entrepreneurship at Euclid High School
  • Featured on Shark Tank S16E8 with her high school entrepreneurship students

Last verified Apr 4, 2026.

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The Play Maysie Shark Tank Pitch

Kayla Lupean pitched Play Maysie on Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 20, which aired Friday, April 14, 2023, asking for $150,000 for 10% of the company — a $1.5M valuation.

Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $150,000 for 20% equity, valuing the company at $750,000, plus a royalty per unit, structured with a $100,000 loan. The deal closed after the show.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S14E20Apr 14, 2023
Ask
$150,000for 10%
Ask Valuation
$1.5M

Deal Terms

Amount
$150,000
Equity
20%
Valuation
$750,000
Royalty
yes per_unit
Loan
$100,000
Barbara CorcoranBarbara Corcoran